Method for Superimposing and Displaying Extra-Information on Image Data for Display on a Display Unit of a Digital Vision System for a Vehicle and Digital Vision System for a Vehicle
Superimposing and displaying extra-information on image data displayed on a display for a vehicle, the system has an image capturing unit having an image sensor, an image processing unit and an image display unit having a display area, and wherein a sensor coordinate system is assigned to the image sensor having an origin of the sensor coordinate system and a scaling of the sensor coordinate system. An extra-information coordinate system is assigned to the extra-information and having an origin and a scaling. The method extracts image data from an extraction area, superimposes extra-information in the image processing unit, and displays image data together with the overlayed extra-information on the image display area of the image display unit. The position of the sensor extraction area is shiftable and/or its size variable.
B60K 35/28 - Output arrangements, i.e. from vehicle to user, associated with vehicle functions or specially adapted therefor characterised by the type of the output information, e.g. video entertainment or vehicle dynamics informationOutput arrangements, i.e. from vehicle to user, associated with vehicle functions or specially adapted therefor characterised by the purpose of the output information, e.g. for attracting the attention of the driver
G06T 3/40 - Scaling of whole images or parts thereof, e.g. expanding or contracting
H04N 5/262 - Studio circuits, e.g. for mixing, switching-over, change of character of image, other special effects
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
20 - Furniture and decorative products
21 - HouseHold or kitchen utensils, containers and materials; glassware; porcelain; earthenware
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Actuating motors for the automotive sector. Scientific apparatus, scientific instruments, surveying
apparatus and instruments, electric apparatus, electric
instruments, photographic apparatus, photographic
instruments, cinematographic apparatus and instruments,
optical apparatus, optical instruments, electric apparatus,
electric instruments, weighing apparatus and instruments,
measuring apparatus and instruments, signalling apparatus
and instruments, inspecting apparatus and instruments,
lifesaving apparatus and instruments, teaching apparatus and
instruments, the aforesaid goods included in this class,
especially, shifting counters, line detection control [line
detection], distance meters, distance warning devices,
apparatus for object detection, apparatus for recording
temperature, apparatus for receiving radio, GPS and radio
signals, cameras and systems composed thereof; image display
devices, warning signal display devices; folding devices
adapted for vehicle mirrors, electronic mirror replacement
systems and camera systems, the aforesaid goods included in
this class; apparatus for recording, transmission or
reproduction of sound or images; magnetic data media; noise
filters for removing noise from a signal; camera and video
apparatus with debye filters; camera and video apparatus
with sharpness filters; computer software and applications
for image processing and for the creation of high-contrast
images [high dynamic-range imaging: HDR]; camera and video
apparatus with deflicker function; camera and video
apparatus with correction function for defective pixels;
camera and video apparatus with automatic white balance;
data processing programs, software tools, especially, for
use in the following fields: visual field analyses;
data-processing equipment and computers; monitors; electric,
electronic, mechanical and optical indicators, monitoring,
warning and all-round viewing apparatus for land vehicles;
electronic measuring and warning apparatus, namely, parking
pilots; electronic anti theft devices; electronic locking
systems for vehicles; distance sensors for land vehicles;
optical mirrors, electronic cameras and systems composed
thereof with image display apparatus; devices for optical
recording of obstacles in front of, beside and behind the
vehicles and devices consisting of electronic measuring,
warning and image recording apparatus for recording
obstacles in front of, beside and behind the vehicles;
optical monitoring apparatus, for vehicles, especially,
anti-theft and interior monitoring apparatus; camera mounts;
controllers (regulators); electrical and electronic cables,
especially cables for electrical signal transmission;
digital video broadcasting tuners [DVBT tuners] for use in
vehicles. Rearview mirrors and systems composed thereof for vehicles
[including utility vehicles]; mechanical anti-theft devices
for vehicles; vehicle immobilisers; mechanical locking
systems for vehicles. Mirrors (silvered glass); mirror stands. Plate glass being unworked; plate glass [raw material];
plate glass for cars. Assembly, especially, in relation to the following goods:
all-round viewing apparatus, cameras, camera systems. Glass working, the aforesaid services included in this
class, especially, processing mirror parts, especially,
cutting, grinding, bending, coating, sealing, engraving,
etching, laser engraving; processing of plastics, especially
spraying of housings, holder parts and ornamental parts;
foaming of housing parts; mirroring and coating and sealing
of plastic parts; metalworking, especially cutting,
lasering, drilling, crimping, bending of supporting arms for
mirrors and milling, eroding of moulds for plastic
processing; glassworks. Training; tuition. Development of data processing programs and software,
especially, for use in relation to the following goods:
cameras and camera systems; processing and evaluation of
camera data; computer software technical support services;
conducting of technical tests and examinations.
A view system for a vehicle (1) with a tractor (2) and a trailer (3). The view system has a capture unit (10) with an image sensor (12) for capturing image data of an area of view, around the vehicle, a processing unit (20) for processing the image data, and a reproduction unit (30) for reproducing at least one first image section (410) and one second image section (420) of the area of view (40) captured by the capture unit (10). The processing unit provides different resolutions of image data depending on the position of the tractor with respect to the trailer.
H04N 5/262 - Studio circuits, e.g. for mixing, switching-over, change of character of image, other special effects
B60R 1/25 - Real-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles for viewing an area outside the vehicle, e.g. the exterior of the vehicle with a predetermined field of view to the sides of the vehicle
B60R 1/26 - Real-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles for viewing an area outside the vehicle, e.g. the exterior of the vehicle with a predetermined field of view to the rear of the vehicle
H04N 23/698 - Control of cameras or camera modules for achieving an enlarged field of view, e.g. panoramic image capture
H04N 23/80 - Camera processing pipelinesComponents thereof
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
20 - Furniture and decorative products
21 - HouseHold or kitchen utensils, containers and materials; glassware; porcelain; earthenware
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Actuating motors for the automotive sector Glass working, the aforesaid services included in this class, especially, processing mirror parts, especially, cutting, grinding, bending, coating, sealing, engraving, etching, laser engraving, namely, processing of glass, cutting of glass, optical glass grinding, treatment of glass materials, engraving, glass etching, and glass laser engraving services; processing of plastics in the field of spraying of housings, holder parts and ornamental parts; foaming of housing parts being parts molding; mirroring and coating and sealing of plastic parts being treatment of plastics; metalworking, especially cutting, lasering, drilling, crimping, bending of supporting arms for mirrors and milling, eroding of moulds for plastic processing; glassworks, namely, glass tempering Scientific apparatus, scientific instruments, surveying apparatus and instruments, electric apparatus, electric instruments, photographic apparatus, photographic instruments, cinematographic apparatus and instruments, optical apparatus, optical instruments, electric apparatus, electric instruments, weighing apparatus and instruments, measuring apparatus and instruments, signalling apparatus and instruments, inspecting apparatus and instruments, lifesaving apparatus and instruments, teaching apparatus and instruments, namely, shifting Geiger counters, line detection control in the nature of electric line detection sensors, laser distance meters, distance warning devices in the nature of alarm sensors, apparatus for object detection in the nature of infrared detection apparatus, apparatus for recording temperature in the nature of thermometers, apparatus for receiving radio, GPS and radio signals in the nature of radio receivers, cameras and camera hardware systems for IP (Internet protocol) video surveillance systems composed thereof; image display devices, namely, electronic display interfaces, and warning signal display devices, namely, digital signal processors; folding devices adapted for vehicle mirrors, electronic mirror replacement systems and camera systems, namely, signal mirrors, rearview mirrors, digital assistance mirrors, hybrid mirrors; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; magnetic data media, namely, blank magnetic discs; noise filters for removing noise from a signal, namely, noise filters for optical devices; camera and video transmission apparatus with debye filters; camera and video transmission apparatus with sharpness filters; downloadable computer software and software applications for image processing and for the creation of high-contrast images and high dynamic-range images; camera and video transmission apparatus with deflicker function; camera and video transmission apparatus with correction function for defective pixels; camera and video transmission apparatus with automatic white balance; downloadable data processing software programs, downloadable computer software development tools, all for use in the fields of visual field analyses; data-processing equipment and computers; television, vehicle display, touch screen, LCD monitors; electric, electronic, mechanical and optical indicators, monitoring, warning and all-round viewing apparatus for land vehicles, namely, security alarms, safety alerts and sirens for vehicles and rearview cameras for vehicles; electronic measuring and warning apparatus, namely, parking pilots in the nature of safety and driving assistant system for mobile vehicles and vessels comprised of electronic proximity sensors and switches, high-resolution cameras, integrated circuits for the purpose of imaging processing, and display monitors; electronic anti theft devices, namely, anti-theft alarms, other than for vehicles; electronic locking systems for vehicles, namely, programmable locking systems, consisting of electronic cylindrical locksets and keypads; distance sensors for land vehicles; optical mirrors, electronic cameras and camera hardware systems for IP (Internet protocol) video surveillance with image display monitors; devices for optical recording of obstacles in front of, beside and behind the vehicles and devices consisting of electronic measuring, warning and image recording apparatus for recording obstacles in front of, beside and behind the vehicles, namely, parking sensors for vehicles and backup sensors for vehicles; optical monitoring apparatus, for vehicles, namely, interior alarm monitoring systems; camera mounts; controllers, namely, voltage regulators for vehicles; electrical and electronic cables, namely, electric and electronic cables for electrical signal transmission; digital video broadcasting stereo tuners for use in vehicles Rearview mirrors and motor vehicle alarm systems for vehicles and utility vehicles; mechanical anti-theft devices for vehicles; vehicle immobilisers, namely, brakes for vehicles; mechanical locking systems for vehicles, namely, anti-theft locks for use on automobile steering wheels Silvered glass mirrors; mirror stands being furniture Plate glass being unworked, except building glass; plate glass, namely, plate glass for cars; plate glass for cars Assembly services relating to the installation of all-round viewing apparatus being cameras, cameras, camera hardware systems for IP (Internet protocol) video surveillance IT training; training in the operation and use of camera and video transmission apparatus, mirror devices, displays, computers, software; tuition, namely, providing classes in the field of career coaching Development of data processing computer programs and software for use in relation to cameras and camera systems; processing and evaluation of camera data, namely, data processing services and performance testing of smartphone camera data; computer software technical support services, namely, troubleshooting of computer software problems; conducting of technical tests and examinations, namely, scientific testing and scientific analysis in the field of computer software, optics, camera hardware
An adjustable side mirror assembly for a vehicle is mountable in more than one location relative to the position of a driver of the vehicle includes an arm connectable to the vehicle at a first end and a mirror head assembly connected to a second end of the arm. The mirror head assembly includes a mirror connector configured to connect to a first mirror and a shell that envelops the mirror connector. A first mount is provided to connect the arm to the mirror head assembly in a first installation position, and a second mount is provided to connect the arm to the mirror head assembly in a second installation position.
B60R 1/072 - Rear-view mirror arrangements mounted on vehicle exterior with remote control for adjusting position by electrically powered actuator for adjusting the mirror relative to its housing
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
20 - Furniture and decorative products
21 - HouseHold or kitchen utensils, containers and materials; glassware; porcelain; earthenware
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Actuating motors for the automotive sector. Scientific apparatus, Scientific instruments, Surveying apparatus and instruments, Electric apparatus, Electric instruments, Photographic apparatus, Photographic instruments, Cinematographic apparatus and instruments, Optical apparatus, Optical instruments, Electric apparatus, Electric instruments, Weighing apparatus and instruments, Measuring apparatus and instruments, Signalling apparatus and instruments, Inspecting apparatus and instruments, Lifesaving apparatus and instruments, Teaching apparatus and instruments, The aforesaid goods included in class 9, Especially, Shifting counters, line detection control [line detection], distance meters, distance warning devices, apparatus for object detection, apparatus for recording temperature, apparatus for receiving radio, GPS and radio signals, cameras and systems composed thereof; Image display devices, warning signal display devices; Folding devices adapted for mirrors, mirror replacement systems and camera systems, The aforesaid goods included in class 9; Apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; Magnetic data media; Noise filters; Camera and video apparatus with debye filters; Camera and video apparatus with sharpness filters; Computer software and applications for image processing and for the creation of high-contrast images [high dynamic-range imaging: HDR]; Camera and video apparatus with deflicker function; Camera and video apparatus with correction function for defective pixels; Camera and video apparatus with automatic white balance; Data processing programs, Software tools, Especially, for use in the following fields: Visual field analyses; Data-processing equipment and computers; Monitors; Electric, electronic, mechanical and optical indicators, monitoring, warning and all-round viewing apparatus for land vehicles; Electronic measuring and warning apparatus, namely, Parking pilots; Electronic anti theft devices; Electronic locking systems for vehicles; Distance sensors for land vehicles; Optical mirrors, electronic cameras and systems composed thereof with image display apparatus; Devices for optical recording of obstacles in front of, beside and behind the vehicles and devices consisting of electronic measuring, warning and image recording apparatus for recording obstacles in front of, beside and behind the vehicles; Optical monitoring apparatus, for vehicles, Especially, Anti-theft and interior monitoring apparatus; Camera mounts; Controllers (regulators); Electrical and electronic cables, Especially Cables for electrical signal transmission; Digital video broadcasting tuners [DVBT tuners] for use in vehicles. Rearview mirrors and systems composed thereof for vehicles [including utility vehicles]; Mechanical anti-theft devices for vehicles; Vehicle immobilisers; Mechanical locking systems for vehicles. Mirrors (silvered glass); Mirror stands. Plate glass being unworked; Plate glass [raw material]; Plate glass for cars. Assembly, Especially, in relation to the following goods: All-round viewing apparatus, Cameras, Camera systems. Glass working, The aforesaid services included in class 40, Especially, Processing mirror parts, Especially, Cutting, Grinding, Bending, Coating, Sealing, Engraving, Etching, Laser engraving; Processing of plastics, Especially Spraying of housings, holder parts and ornamental parts; Foaming of housing parts; Mirroring and coating and sealing of plastic parts; Metalworking, Especially Cutting, lasering, drilling, crimping, bending of supporting arms for mirrors And Milling, eroding of moulds for plastic processing; Glassworks. Training; Tuition. Development of data processing programs and software, Especially, for use in relation to the following goods: cameras and Camera systems; Processing and evaluation of camera data; Computer software technical support services; Conducting of technical tests and examinations.
9.
Indirect rear view system with contact areas of a bearing element on both sides of a separation surface, load-optimized adjustment ball, and assembly method for an indirect rear view system
The invention relates to an indirect rear view system for a motor vehicle, having a bearing element for fastening at least one reflection element, wherein the bearing element forms a coupling region for variable-position attachment to a vehicle-attachable adjustment element, wherein the coupling region for contacting a spherical connection region of the adjustment element has a first contact area and a second contact area axially offset with respect thereto wherein an imaginary separation surface extends through the region of transition of a main body of the bearing element into the coupling region of the bearing element, wherein the first contact area is arranged on one side of the imaginary separation surface and the second contact area is arranged on the opposite other side of the imaginary separation surface. The invention also relates to an assembly method for coupling a bearing element of the indirect rear view system according to the invention to the adjustment element, wherein the bearing element is moved from the direction of the reflection element towards the adjustment element.
The invention relates to an indirect rear viewing system for a motor vehicle having a supporting element for fastening at least one reflective element, wherein the supporting element has a coupling region for a position variable fastening/attachment to an adjusting element, which in turn can be attached to the vehicle, wherein the coupling region contacts a counter contact regions, of the adjusting element, wherein interlocking anti rotation means are present on the supporting element and on the adjusting element, wherein the anti rotation means are forming an index geometry, which, in a first operating state, permits an adjustment of the supporting element relative to the adjusting element about two axes of rotation, which are transverse to one another, and, in at least a second operating state, permits a basic position change of the supporting element relative to the adjusting element about a third axis of rotation which is aligned transversely to the two other axes of rotation.
G02B 7/182 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for prismsMountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for mirrors for mirrors
B60R 1/06 - Rear-view mirror arrangements mounted on vehicle exterior
F16B 2/02 - Clamps, i.e. with gripping action effected by positive means other than the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening
11.
Indirect viewing system and method for adjusting a frame rate
An indirect viewing system for a vehicle has at least one image capture device (2) having an image sensor (3) for continuously taking images at a first frame rate, an image memory (4) that temporarily stores images for processing that is temporally after the images are captured, and an image processing device (6) adapted to continuously compute at least one new image from at least two successively taken images, the computed new images having a second frame rate different from the first frame rate, and an image output device (5) for outputting the continuously computed new images at the second frame rate.
B60R 1/00 - Optical viewing arrangementsReal-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles
H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast
H04N 23/76 - Circuitry for compensating brightness variation in the scene by influencing the image signals
Camera system having a camera for a vehicle (F) for capturing the environment around the vehicle and a protection element. The camera has an optical element, with a light incidence portion (EB) and a retainer, which supports the optical element. The protection element is provided separately to the optical element and the retainer and is positioned at least on the light incidence portion (EB) of the optical element. The protection element has a sight opening, which exposes a use portion (NB) of the light incidence portion (EB). At least one gap between the optical element and the protection element for receiving a water drop (T), which is located on the use portion (NB), and a water drainage opening s distal from the sight opening is provided.
H04N 23/52 - Elements optimising image sensor operation, e.g. for electromagnetic interference [EMI] protection or temperature control by heat transfer or cooling elements
B60R 1/12 - Mirror assemblies combined with other articles, e.g. clocks
B60R 11/04 - Mounting of cameras operative during driveArrangement of controls thereof relative to the vehicle
b) for same-filed displaying the image areas; a pivot angle determining device to determine pivot angle between towing vehicle (5) and trailer (6); and a display switch for switching display of the first area and second area on a switching condition.
Method for verifying indirect view system provides image capture unit (10) with image sensor (20), image processing unit (30), reproduction unit (40) and reference transducer (50) at a position at the vehicle (60), such that the reference transducer (50) lies in a recording portion of the image capture unit (10) and is depicted on the image sensor (20). The reference transducer (50) is defined at a reference transducer target position (51) on the image sensor (20). Image data of at least one recording portion (11) around the vehicle (60) are captured on sensor (20) and reproduced on unit (40). Then, a reference transducer current position (52) of the transducer (50) is determined on the image sensor (20) and the reference transducer current position (52) is compared with the reference transducer target position (51) to that extent whether reference transducer current position (52) is equal reference transducer target positon (51).
B60R 1/00 - Optical viewing arrangementsReal-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles
An adjustment unit for an indirect vision system is indicated, which comprises a first and a second component connected to a support structure of an indirect vision system by as little connecting elements as possible. The interface of the adjustment unit to the support structure is to be able to withstand robust mechanical requirements in a small installation space. Due to the second component including a pressure distribution element which extends transversely to a longitudinal direction of the main connecting member, and due to the fact that pressure is applied to the pressure distribution element by the main connecting element, the forces introduced and centrally acting on the pressure distribution element and thus on the second component are equally distributed in a direction transverse to the main connecting element. Traction with the support structure therefore is no longer performed centrally, but spreaded over a transverse extension of the second component. As a result, dimensional changes due to aging—creep behavior of plastics—can be compensated and distortion of the individual components is reduced.
A view system (100A, 100B) for a vehicle (1) has at least one image capture unit (10A, 10B) for capturing image data of an area around the vehicle (1), wherein the image capture unit (10A, 10B) has an image sensor (11A, 11B) and an optical element (12A, 12B), at least one image processing unit (20A, 20B) for processing the image data captured by the image capture unit, and at least one light source (40, 40.1, 40.2) for illuminating the optical element (12A, 12B). The view system is configured to highlight the recognizability of a foreign particle (S, T), which is located on the optical element (12A, 12B), on the image sensor (11A, 11B) of the image capture unit (10A, 10B) by means of the illumination of the optical element (12A, 12B).
A view system (100A, 100B) for a vehicle (1) has an image capture unit (10, 10A, 10B) for capturing image data of a portion around a vehicle (1), an image processing unit (20A, 20B) for processing the captured image data, and an image reproduction unit (30, 30A, 30B) for reproducing the processed image data. Included are an image sensor (11) and an optical element having a distortion curve. The image data are distorted dependent on the position of the image sensor according to the distortion curve. The image processing unit (20A, 20B) is adapted for taking at least one partial portion (12, 12′) from the image data of the image sensor (11), wherein the geometry of the partial portion (12, 12′) is dependent on the position of the partial portion (12, 12′) on the image sensor (11).
A viewing system for a vehicle, in particular a commercial vehicle, includes an image capture unit, a computing unit, and a reproducing unit. The image capture unit includes a lens, which has an optical axis, and a digital image sensing unit, and is configured to be attached to the vehicle such that a viewing area on the side of the vehicle is sensed with at least one part of a first legally-prescribed field of view and with at least one part of a second legally-prescribed field of view. The lens is disposed with respect to the digital image sensing unit such that the optical axis extends through the part of the first legally-prescribed field of view that is reproduced on the digital image sensing unit.
H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast
B60R 1/00 - Optical viewing arrangementsReal-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles
For a vehicle (1) with a tractor (2) and a trailer (3), a view system has a capture unit (10) with an image sensor (12) for capturing image data of an area of view, around the vehicle, a processing unit (20) for processing the image data, and a reproduction unit (30) for reproducing at least one first image section (410) and one second image section (420) of the area of view (40) captured by the capture unit (10). The processing unit provides different resolutions of image data depending on the position of the tractor with respect to the trailer.
B60R 1/00 - Optical viewing arrangementsReal-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles
H04N 5/262 - Studio circuits, e.g. for mixing, switching-over, change of character of image, other special effects
H04N 23/698 - Control of cameras or camera modules for achieving an enlarged field of view, e.g. panoramic image capture
H04N 23/80 - Camera processing pipelinesComponents thereof
A holding apparatus (50) for a vehicle has a first element (51) attachable to the vehicle (1), a second element (52) movably connected with the first element (51) via a bearing mechanism, an image capture unit (10, 10A, 10B) attached to the second element (52) and configured to capture a capture area around the vehicle (1), and a signal unit (20) configured to detect the position of the first element (51) relative to the second element (52). The signal unit (20) has a signal device (22) adapted to output a signal (S) and a signal transmitter (21) configured to operate the signal device (22) dependent on a position of the first element (51) to the second element (52) such that it outputs a signal (S).
B60R 1/076 - Rear-view mirror arrangements mounted on vehicle exterior yieldable to excessive external force and provided with an indexed use position
B60R 1/00 - Optical viewing arrangementsReal-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles
B60R 11/00 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for
21.
Viewing system with field of vision superimposition depending on the driving situation
A viewing system (100) for a vehicle (10, 10A, 10B, 10C) having at least one capture unit (20A, 20B) adapted to capture at least one first near area (1, 2, 3, 4) around the vehicle (10, 10A, 10B, 10C), at least one control unit (30) adapted to process the data captured by the capture unit (20A, 20B) and at least one reproduction unit (40A, 40B) adapted to show the near area (1, 2, 3, 4) visibly for a driver which steers the vehicle (10, 10A, 10B, 10C). During driving maneuvers conditioned by the situation, in addition, at least one collision area (K1, K2) which comprises an area at risk of collision around the vehicle (10, 10A, 10B, 10C) is shown on the reproduction unit (40A, 40B). The collision area (K1, K2) corresponds to an image section of a near area (1, 2, 3, 4) captured by the capture unit around the vehicle (10, 10A, 10B, 10C).
B60W 50/14 - Means for informing the driver, warning the driver or prompting a driver intervention
B60R 1/00 - Optical viewing arrangementsReal-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles
B60W 30/095 - Predicting travel path or likelihood of collision
G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
22.
Camera system for a vehicle, mirror replacement system comprising such camera system, and driver assistance system comprising such system
B60R 1/00 - Optical viewing arrangementsReal-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles
H04N 5/232 - Devices for controlling television cameras, e.g. remote control
A camera system (1) for a commercial vehicle has at least one image capture unit (3) for capturing an image, an image reproduction unit (8) for reproducing the captured image at least one functional unit (4.1, 4.2) for performing a vehicle function and at least one control unit (2) for outputting a control signal. The camera system (1) transmits a video signal between the control unit (2) and the image reproduction unit (8) and controls the image capture unit (3) and the functional unit (4.1, 4.2) by a control signal outputted from the control unit (2). The functional interface (6.1) is provided between the image capture unit (3) and the functional unit (4.1, 4.2), via which functional interface (6.1), image capture unit (3) and the functional unit (4.1, 4.2) are coupleable with each other and decoupleable from each other.
B60R 1/00 - Optical viewing arrangementsReal-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles
H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast
The description relates to a bearing assembly for rotatably or pivotally connecting a first (4) and a second (6) component to each other, wherein the two components (4, 6) are connected by a connecting element (8) disposed to be coaxial to a rotary or pivot axis (A); each of the two components (4, 6) comprises at least one first contact zone (10.4, 10.6), the contact zones (10.4, 10.6) having first abutment faces (12.4, 12.6) which are complementary with respect to each other; the respective first abutment faces (12.4, 12.6) being urged towards each other with an elastic preload force by a biasing part; and a latching geometry acting as a first latching means (14) being arranged between the first abutment faces (12.4, 12.6). Each of the two components (4, 6) has at least one second contact zone (18.4, 18.6).
F16M 11/10 - Means for attachment of apparatusMeans allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting around a horizontal axis
E05D 11/10 - Devices for preventing movement between relatively-movable hinge parts
B60Q 1/26 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic
25.
Socket joint device, fastening device, and indirect visual system for vehicles
A socket joint device includes a first and a second joint component (2, 6). The first joint component (2) has a spherical surface element (10) with a convex or concave exterior (11). The exterior (11) of the spherical surface element (10) is part of a spherical surface. An engagement mechanism (14) engages over the spherical surface element (10), so that the engagement mechanism (14) and the spherical surface element (10) contact one another via a first contact surface (22). A spherical cap-shaped receptacle (24) in the first or second joint component (2, 6) and an associated convex spherical cap (26) in the respective other joint component result in a second contact surface (28) that has a smaller radius of curvature R2 than the radius of curvature R1 of the spherical surface element (10).
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
20 - Furniture and decorative products
21 - HouseHold or kitchen utensils, containers and materials; glassware; porcelain; earthenware
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Servo motors. Scientific, surveying, electric, photographic,
cinematographic, optical, electric weighing, measuring,
signaling, checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching
apparatus and instruments, as far as contained in this
class, especially adjustment switches, line detection
control (lane detection), distance meters, distance warning
devices, object detection apparatus, temperature detection
apparatus, apparatus for receiving broadcast, GPS and radio
signals, cameras and systems composed thereof, display
screens, warning signal display devices, specially adapted
adjusting devices for adjusting the position of mirrors and
cameras and systems composed thereof (as far as contained in
this class); apparatus for recording, transmission and
reproduction of sound and images; magnetic recording media,
noise filters; camera and video devices with Debye filter;
camera and video devices with sharpness filter; computer
software and applications for image processing as well as
for producing high dynamic range images (high dynamic range
imaging: HDR); camera and video devices with deflicker
function; camera and video devices with correction function
for defect pixels; camera and video devices with automatic
white balance; data processing programs, software tools,
especially for field of view analyses; data processing
devices and computers; monitors; electric, electronic,
mechanical and optical display, monitoring and all-round
vision devices for land vehicles; electronic measuring
apparatus, namely parking pilots; electronic anti-theft
devices not for vehicles; electronic vehicle locking
systems; distance sensors for land vehicles; optical
mirrors, electronic cameras and systems with display screens
composed thereof; devices for the optical detection of
obstacles in front of, at the side of and behind the vehicle
as well as devices consisting of electronic measuring,
warning and image capture apparatus for detecting obstacles
in front of, at the side of and behind the vehicle; optical
monitoring devices for vehicles, especially inside space
monitoring devices; supports for cameras; controllers
[regulators]; electrical and electronic cables, especially
cables for electrical signal transmission; digital video
broadcasting tuners (DVBT tuners) for use in vehicles. Rearview mirrors and systems for vehicles (also utility
vehicles) consisting thereof; mechanical anti-theft devices
for vehicles, immobilizer systems for vehicles; mechanical
locking systems for use in automobiles; warning devices for
land vehicles; anti-theft devices for vehicles. Mirrors; attachments for mirrors, especially brackets,
mountings and holders for mirrors. Plate glass being unworked; plate glass [raw material];
plate glass for cars. Assembly services relating to the installation of all-round
vision devices, cameras, and camera systems. Glass processing (as far as contained in this class),
processing of parts of mirrors, especially cutting,
grinding, bending, coating, sealing, engraving, etching,
laser engraving; processing of plastics, especially spraying
of casing, attachment parts and body trims, foaming of
casing parts, metal coating and plating as well as sealing
of plastic parts; metal processing, especially cutting,
lasing, drilling, squeezing, bending of mirror brackets as
well as milling, eroding of molds for plastic and glass
processing. Training. Development of data processing programs and software,
especially for cameras and camera systems; technical data
analysis of collected camera data; computer software
technical support services; engineering testing.
A mirror replacement system for a vehicle. At least one image capturing unit adapted to be mounted around the exterior of the vehicle and capture images of at a field of view, an image display unit adapted to be visibly mounted for a driver, at least one driver sensor adapted for detecting information input from the driver, an operation controller adapted for controlling reformatting parameters based on driver parameters received from the at least one driver sensor, and an image capturing unit controller adapted for reformatting video data received from the at least one image capturing unit according to the reformatting parameters and for forwarding the reformatted video data to the at least one image display unit for displaying.
B60R 1/00 - Optical viewing arrangementsReal-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles
A mirror replacement system for a vehicle includes an image capture unit, a supply unit configured to supply the image capture unit with control signals, and an image reproduction unit configured to be disposed in the vehicle interior. At least one of the supply unit and the image capture unit is configured to perform video processing of the images captured by the image capture unit. The image capture unit and the supply unit are disposed in spaces separated from each other with respect to their sealing and are each disposed separated from and outside the image reproduction unit. The image capture unit is disposed in a water-vapor-tight housing, and a heating element may be integrated into the image capture unit, the heating element being controlled by the supply unit and being coupled to at least one of temperature detecting elements and vehicle control elements.
B60R 1/06 - Rear-view mirror arrangements mounted on vehicle exterior
B60R 1/00 - Optical viewing arrangementsReal-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles
A camera system for a vehicle comprises a capturing unit (2) for acquiring image data of an object close to the vehicle, a processing unit (5) for processing the acquired image data, a display unit (7) for displaying the processed image data, and a illumination unit (9) for illuminating the object, wherein the illumination unit (9) is adapted to emit infrared light by at least one IR light source (10), and wherein the illumination unit (9) comprises at least one electric functional component (12), which is part of another functional unit of the vehicle, and/or wherein the illumination unit (9) is adapted to emit light with a spectrum having a predetermined spectral range that is visible for the human eye.
B60R 1/00 - Optical viewing arrangementsReal-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles
G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
07 - Machines and machine tools
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
20 - Furniture and decorative products
21 - HouseHold or kitchen utensils, containers and materials; glassware; porcelain; earthenware
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Glass processing, processing of parts of mirrors, namely, the glass, especially cutting, grinding, bending, namely, glass shape forming, coating by means of galvanization, sealing, namely, glass sealing, engraving, etching, laser engraving; processing of plastics, especially spraying of casing, attachment parts and body trims, foaming of casing parts, metal coating and plating as well as sealing of plastic parts; metal processing, namely, cutting, lasing, drilling, squeezing, and bending of mirror brackets; milling, eroding, namely, shaping of molds for plastic and glass processing Servo motors Scientific, surveying, electric, photographic, cinematographic, optical, electric weighing, measuring, signaling, checking, supervision, life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments, especially adjustment switches, line detection control, namely, on board electronic systems for assisting in maintaining or changing lanes when driving, lane detection, namely, lane departure warning systems, distance meters, distance warning devices, object detection apparatus, temperature detection apparatus, apparatus for receiving broadcast, GPS and radio signals, cameras and systems composed thereof, display screens, warning signal display devices, specially adapted adjusting devices for adjusting the position of mirrors and cameras and systems composed thereof; apparatus for recording, transmission and reproduction of sound and images; magnetic recording media, namely, blank magnetic data carriers, hard disks; electronic noise filtering apparatus; camera and video recording apparatus with DeBayer filter, namely, a software that calculates a color image from digital data; camera and video recording apparatus with sharpness filter; computer software and applications for image processing as well as for producing high dynamic range images; camera and video recording apparatus with flicker reduction function, namely, recording apparatus with a function that avoids the recording results of artificial lighting flicker; camera and video recording apparatus with correction function for defect pixels; camera and video recording apparatus with automatic white balance; data processing computer programs and software development tools, especially for field of camera view analysis; data processing apparatus and computers; computer monitors; electric, electronic, mechanical and optical display, monitoring and all-round vision devices, namely, image sensors to detect vehicle location for land vehicles being vehicle safety equipment; electronic measuring apparatus, namely, parking apparatus for measuring, such as electronic automotive parking assistance systems; electronic anti-theft devices not for vehicles, namely, anti-theft locks specially adapted to personal electronic devices, namely, laptops, PC tablets, and other consumer electronics goods excluding gaming apparatus; electronic vehicle locking systems, namely, electric locks for vehicles; distance sensors for land vehicles; optical mirrors, electronic cameras and camera systems with display screens composed thereof; apparatus for the optical detection of obstacles in front of, at the side of and behind the vehicle as well as apparatus consisting of electronic measuring, warning and image capture apparatus for detecting obstacles in front of, at the side of and behind the vehicle; optical monitoring devices for vehicles, especially inside space monitoring apparatus for monitoring inside vehicles, such as cameras; supports specially adapted for cameras; controllers being regulators for voltage, batteries, pressure; electrical and electronic cables, especially cables for electrical signal transmission; digital video broadcasting tuners (DVBT tuners) for use in vehicles Rearview mirrors and systems, namely, rearview mirror systems for vehicles also utility vehicles, namely, commercial vehicles, light commercial vehicles, trucks, farm machinery, tractors, buses, and mobile homes; mechanical anti-theft devices for vehicles; immobilizer systems for vehicles, namely, security devices for preventing engine running without the correct transponder key comprised of ignition keys, transponders, transponder key coils, transponder key amplifiers, transponder key ECU, engine ECU, key unlock warning switch, security indicator lights; mechanical locking systems for use in automobiles, namely, anti-theft locks for use on automobile steering wheels; warning devices for land vehicles, namely, anti-theft warning apparatus for motor cars; anti-theft devices for vehicles Mirrors; attachments for mirrors, especially brackets, mountings and holders for mirrors not made of metal Plate glass being unworked, namely, wired plate glass, not for building, polished plate glass, plate glass for vehicles, figured plate glass, not for building, smoothed plate glass, ground plate glass; plate glass for cars installation services relating to the installation of all-round vision devices, cameras, and camera systems providing of training, namely, in the field of computers, vehicles, and parts and accessories therefor Development of data processing programs and software, especially for cameras and camera systems; technological data analysis of collected camera data; technical support services, namely, troubleshooting of computer software problems; engineering testing
31.
System and method for capturing a rear part of a vehicle
A system for a vehicle (13) having a driver's cabin (15) and a rearward extending portion (14) that is pivotable with respect to the driver's cabin (15), for capturing a rear part (17) of the rearward extending portion (14), the system having at least two wheel sensors (2, 3) located on opposite ends of an axis (18, 19) of the rearward extending portion (14), for acquiring information on a rotational movement of wheels attached to the ends of the axis (18, 19), and a control unit (4) connected with the wheel sensors (2, 3), which control unit determines the rear part (17) of the rearward extending portion (14) based on the acquired information on the rotational movement of the wheels.
G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
B60R 1/00 - Optical viewing arrangementsReal-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles
B60R 1/12 - Mirror assemblies combined with other articles, e.g. clocks
A visualization system for vehicles includes a mirror glass, three housing elements and a securing element. The first element includes an engagement aperture. The second element includes a first shaft extending in an outward direction. The first shaft has a first undercut opposite a rear side. The third element includes a second shaft that extends in an inward direction towards the housing. The second shaft has a second undercut opposite a rear side. The securing element extends in the inward direction into the engagement aperture and presses against both rear sides of the shafts causing both the first and second undercuts to press against the edge of the engagement aperture from opposite sides and thereby preventing the first and second shafts from moving either inward or outward with respect to the first element. The mirror glass is disposed on the opposite side of the third element from the first element.
G02B 7/182 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for prismsMountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for mirrors for mirrors
B60R 1/06 - Rear-view mirror arrangements mounted on vehicle exterior
F16B 21/06 - Releasable fastening devices with snap action
B60R 1/00 - Optical viewing arrangementsReal-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles
33.
VEHICLE SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING INDIRECT VIEW AROUND COMMERCIAL VEHICLE
A vehicle system for providing indirect view around a commercial vehicle. The system has a first image capture unit oriented such that an angle of view of the first image capture unit is directed in a first directional component opposite the main driving direction of the vehicle. A second image capture unit is provided having at least one sensor device oriented such that the angle of view of the second image capture unit is directed in a second directional component in the main driving direction of the vehicle. A calculating unit receives image data from at least the second image capture unit and provides information extracted from the received image data to at least one of a vehicle assistance device, an autonomous vehicle guidance device and a display device within the driver's view.
A camera system for a vehicle has an image acquisition unit (2) having an image sensor (4), an optical element (3) and at least one IR-blocking filter (5) for acquiring image data of an object, a processing unit processing the image data acquired from the image acquisition unit (2) for displaying the object (7) on a display unit (9), and at least one illumination unit (10) for illuminating the object (7) with light (12) having a wavelength at least partly within the upper region (13) of sensitivity of the human eye and at least partly below the blocking limit of the IR-blocking filter (5).
H04N 5/232 - Devices for controlling television cameras, e.g. remote control
B60R 1/00 - Optical viewing arrangementsReal-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles
A display system for a commercial vehicle, having a capturing unit for acquiring image data of the vehicle environment, a calculation unit and a display unit for displaying an image to be displayed with an image portion. The calculation unit is adapted to carry out a modification of the image data acquired by the capturing unit and to supply the modified image data to the display unit for display. The modification uses overlaying or superimposing of an overlay portion on the image portion of the image to be displayed, wherein the overlay portion is positioned within or directly adjacent to the image portion, and wherein the image portion further includes a measuring portion. An image characteristic of the image portion is acquired in the measuring portion. The calculation unit is adapted to determine an overlay portion characteristic dependent on the acquired image characteristic.
G09G 5/00 - Control arrangements or circuits for visual indicators common to cathode-ray tube indicators and other visual indicators
G06T 11/60 - Editing figures and textCombining figures or text
H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast
B60R 1/00 - Optical viewing arrangementsReal-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles
G09G 3/20 - Control arrangements or circuits, of interest only in connection with visual indicators other than cathode-ray tubes for presentation of an assembly of a number of characters, e.g. a page, by composing the assembly by combination of individual elements arranged in a matrix
A socket joint for carrying a mirror head or indirect vision system on a support tube to be mounted to a vehicle and a mirror or indirect vision arrangement comprising such socket joint and a mirror head or indirect vision system is provided. The socket joint comprises a support tube with at least one opening to be attached to a vehicle, a joint base contacting the support tube, at least one anchor extending through said at least one opening in said support tube, and at least one fastener engaging the at least one anchor and extending through a fastening hole in the joint base into the anchor. By the engagement of the fastener in or with the anchor, the portion of the anchor located within the support tube engages an interior surface of said support tube and said support tube is clamped between anchor and joint base.
B60R 1/06 - Rear-view mirror arrangements mounted on vehicle exterior
F16C 11/06 - Ball-jointsOther joints having more than one degree of angular freedom, i.e. universal joints
F16M 13/02 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articlesMeans for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or attaching to, an object, e.g. tree, gate, window-frame, cycle
B60R 1/00 - Optical viewing arrangementsReal-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles
B60R 11/04 - Mounting of cameras operative during driveArrangement of controls thereof relative to the vehicle
37.
Camera system having a modular printed circuit board arrangement
Camera system for a vehicle comprising an objective lens; a first printed circuit board provided with an image sensor for acquiring image information via the objective lens; and at least one additional printed circuit board adapted for providing a predetermined basic function for the camera system, wherein the first printed circuit board and each of the at least one additional printed circuit board comprises at least a connection unit, wherein the printed circuit boards are electrically connectable in a modular exchangeable manner, respectively, via the at least one connection unit for adapting the range of functions of the camera system according to the predetermined basic function.
A swivel joint system for pivotally connecting a mirror to a vehicle includes a first arm, a second arm, a locking pin, a spring element and a centering element. The first arm has first and second bearing shells. The second arm has a first counter bearing shell and a second counter bearing shell. The counter bearing shells are disposed between the first bearing shell and the second bearing shell. A first latching surface of the first counter bearing shell contacts and presses against a second latching surface of the first bearing shell. The locking pin passes through the first bearing shell, the second bearing shell and a hole in the centering element. The second arm swivels relative to the first arm about a joint axis that is oriented co-axially to the locking pin. The spring element pushes the locking pin away from the first counter bearing shell.
B60R 1/00 - Optical viewing arrangementsReal-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles
B60R 1/06 - Rear-view mirror arrangements mounted on vehicle exterior
B60R 1/076 - Rear-view mirror arrangements mounted on vehicle exterior yieldable to excessive external force and provided with an indexed use position
E05D 11/10 - Devices for preventing movement between relatively-movable hinge parts
F16M 13/02 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articlesMeans for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or attaching to, an object, e.g. tree, gate, window-frame, cycle
E05D 11/00 - Additional features or accessories of hinges
39.
Display device for a vehicle, in particular a commercial vehicle
A display system and method for displaying an image to the driver of a vehicle, in particular a commercial vehicle. The display system has a capturing device mountable to the vehicle and adapted to capture at least part of the vehicle's immediate environment, and to generate signals corresponding to the captured part of the vehicle's immediate environment, a calculation unit adapted to receive the signals generated by the capturing device, determine obstacles within the captured immediate environment of the vehicle, and generate a display image illustrating the vehicle in stylized or symbolic representation, and the obstacle identified in the vehicle's immediate environment as well as its relative position with regard to the vehicle, and a rendering unit adapted to display the display image generated by the calculation unit within the vehicle and visible for the driver.
H04N 5/232 - Devices for controlling television cameras, e.g. remote control
B60R 1/00 - Optical viewing arrangementsReal-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles
40.
Providing a constant gap width between a sensor head and an opening in a sensor holder outside a vehicle
A device for monitoring vehicles surroundings includes a sensor, a sensor holder and a fastener. Due to manufacturing tolerances, the sensor axis that passes through the head of the sensor deviates from the axis of the sensor main body. The sensor head passes into an opening in the sensor holder centered around a sensor holding axis. When the sensor is mounted into a receiver niche in the sensor holder, the sensor holding axis and the sensor axis are aligned. The fastener fastens the sensor to the sensor holder and compensates for the sensor axis deviating from the main body axis. Screws pass through bore holes in the fastener and into screw holes in the sensor holder. The bore holes have a larger diameter than do the screw holes, allowing the sensor axis to be aligned with the sensor holding axis despite the sensor axis deviating from the main body axis.
B60R 21/01 - Electrical circuits for triggering safety arrangements in case of vehicle accidents or impending vehicle accidents
B60R 21/0134 - Electrical circuits for triggering safety arrangements in case of vehicle accidents or impending vehicle accidents including means for detecting collisions, impending collisions or roll-over responsive to imminent contact with an obstacle
B60R 21/34 - Protecting non-occupants of a vehicle, e.g. pedestrians
A device for adjusting rear view mirrors includes a vehicle-side first element and a movable second element. A reflecting surface is attached to the second element. One of the first or second elements has a concave surface, and the other element has a convex surface. The second element pivots about at least one axis that is fixed with respect to the first element. A joining slot is formed where the convex surface slides over the concave surface. One of the elements has a sealing lip that makes sliding contact with the other element and prevents foreign objects from entering the slot between the convex surface and the concave surface. The sealing lip annularly contacts either the convex surface or the concave surface. Alternatively, the concave surface is formed by a spherical shell, and the sealing lip slides over a second convex surface disposed on the shell opposite the concave surface.
A camera for use on vehicles, in particular commercial vehicles. The camera has a housing including a first accommodation portion and a second accommodation portion, an optical element disposed within the first accommodation portion, and a digital image capturing unit provided on a circuit board. The circuit board is disposed within the second accommodation portion. The housing is formed by a first part consisting of plastic and a second part which is vapor resistant.
A camera for use on vehicles, in particular commercial vehicles. The camera has a housing, at least one optical element disposed within the housing, a group of circuit boards disposed within the housing and including at least one circuit board. The group of circuit boards has at least one active circuit for executing a direct camera function. The camera further comprises at least one heating element adapted for heating the group of circuit boards, the optical elements, and/or the housing, wherein the at least one heating element is directly attached to one of the circuit boards of the group of circuit boards.
A visual system (50) for a vehicle, having a capturing unit on the vehicle. The capturing unit is provided with at least a capturing device (52), a calculation unit (58), and a display unit (60). The capturing device (52) is adapted to acquire a capturing region (21, 22, 23) behind the vehicle (10). The capturing region including a substantially undistorted, backward-directed capturing region (21) behind the vehicle and a substantially downward-directed capturing portion (22) behind the vehicle. The visual system (50) is adapted to extract from the capturing portion (21, 22, 23) a first image (62), which corresponds to the undistorted capturing portion (21), and a second image (63), which corresponds to the downward-directed capturing portion, and to display the first image (61) in an upper image portion (64) and the second image (62) in a lower image portion (66) of the display unit (60).
B60Q 9/00 - Arrangement or adaptation of signal devices not provided for in one of main groups
B60R 1/00 - Optical viewing arrangementsReal-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles
G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
A socket joint for carrying a mirror head or indirect vision system on a support tube (2) to be mounted to a vehicle and a mirror or indirect vision arrangement comprising such socket joint and a mirror head or indirect vision system is provided. The socket joint comprises a support tube (2) with at least one opening (7) to be attached to a vehicle, a joint base (4) contacting the support tube (2), at least one anchor (6) extending through said at least one opening (7) in said support tube (2), and at least one fastener (8) engaging the at least one anchor (6) and extending through a fastening hole (11 ) in the joint base (4) into the anchor (6). By the engagement of the fastener (8) in or with the anchor (6), the portion of the anchor (6) located within the support tube (2) engages an interior surface of said support tube (2) and said support tube (2) is clamped between anchor (6) and joint base (4). For carrying a mirror head or an indirect vision system, the socket joint is furthermore provided with a carrier structure (3) providing the connection between joint (4) base and the mirror head or an indirect vision system. By the engagement of the fastener (8) in or with the anchor (6) the portion of the anchor (6) located within the support tube (2) may additionally expand radial outwardly to increase to contact area between anchor (6) and support tube (2).
B60R 1/00 - Optical viewing arrangementsReal-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles
B60R 11/04 - Mounting of cameras operative during driveArrangement of controls thereof relative to the vehicle
48.
JOINT DEVICE FOR PIVOTALLY CONNECTING A FIRST AND A SECOND JOINT ARM, AS WELL AS A MIRROR RETAINER AND A MIRROR COMPRISING SUCH A JOINT DEVICE
The invention relates to a joint device (10), particularly for pivotally securing an outer mirror to a vehicle (20), comprising a first joint arm (100) which has a first and a second mounting section (120, 130) and at least one locking section (140), a second joint arm (200) with an end section (204) that has a mounting bushing (210), said mounting bushing being arranged between the first and the second mounting sections (120, 130) and comprising a first counter mounting section (220) that interacts with the first mounting section (120) and a second counter mounting section (230) that interacts with the second mounting section (130), as well as a latch bolt (300) comprising a proximal and a distal end section (302, 304) for pivotally connecting said two joint arms (100, 200). According to the invention, the latch bolt passes through the first mounting section (120), the mounting bushing (210) and the second mounting section (130), and is at least axially secured in the at least one locking section (140).
A viewing system for a vehicle, in particular a commercial vehicle, includes an image capture unit, a computing unit, and a reproducing unit. The image capture unit includes a lens, which has an optical axis, and a digital image sensing unit, and is configured to be attached to the vehicle such that a viewing area on the side of the vehicle is sensed with at least one part of a first legally-prescribed field of view and with at least one part of a second legally-prescribed field of view. The lens is disposed with respect to the digital image sensing unit such that the optical axis extends through the part of the first legally-prescribed field of view that is reproduced on the digital image sensing unit.
H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast
B60R 1/00 - Optical viewing arrangementsReal-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles
50.
Device that electrically and rotationally adjusts an indirect visual system of a vehicle
A adjusting device for a vehicular mirror directly transmits any forces exerted on the mirror between a base member and a rotating member when the mirror is not being adjusted. This permits a small electric motor to be used that can withstand only comparatively small forces exerted on the mirror while the mirror is being adjusted. The device includes the motor, a cylindrical base, a rotating member and a driven member. The mirror is adjusted when the motor drives the rotating member, and the rotating member is uncoupled from the base member. When the motor rotates the driven member, the rotating member is forced axially apart from the base member as a decoupling element on the rotating member slides up an inclined portion on the driven member. When the motor is not driving the rotating member, the rotating member is uncoupled from the motor and couples to the base member.
H02K 7/14 - Structural association with mechanical loads, e.g. with hand-held machine tools or fans
B60R 1/072 - Rear-view mirror arrangements mounted on vehicle exterior with remote control for adjusting position by electrically powered actuator for adjusting the mirror relative to its housing
B60R 1/074 - Rear-view mirror arrangements mounted on vehicle exterior with remote control for adjusting position by electrically powered actuator for retracting the mirror arrangements to a non-use position alongside the vehicle
F16D 7/04 - Slip couplings, e.g. slipping on overload, for absorbing shock of the ratchet type
51.
Automatically switching clutch for a motor vehicle exterior mirror adjustment means
K, automatically permits a relative rotation between the electric actuating unit and the actuating element. Furthermore, the clutch device is designed such that, in the event of a torque direction reversal, no load torque is transmitted over a predetermined free-travel angle (φ).
F16D 7/00 - Slip couplings, e.g. slipping on overload, for absorbing shock
B60R 1/078 - Rear-view mirror arrangements mounted on vehicle exterior easily removableRear-view mirror arrangements mounted on vehicle exterior mounted for bodily outward movement, e.g. when towing
F16D 7/10 - Slip couplings, e.g. slipping on overload, for absorbing shock of the ratchet type with intermediate balls or rollers moving radially between engagement and disengagement
An exterior mirror arrangement for motor vehicles, in particular utility vehicles, has a holder mounted on a vehicle, a housing which is fastened, preferably latchably articulatedly connected, to the holder, and a holding member, which is displaceably received in the housing, for a vehicle exterior mirror. The housing has a housing portion which is formed in one piece from plastic and which alone guides the holding member.
G02B 7/182 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for prismsMountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for mirrors for mirrors
B60R 1/072 - Rear-view mirror arrangements mounted on vehicle exterior with remote control for adjusting position by electrically powered actuator for adjusting the mirror relative to its housing
B60R 1/06 - Rear-view mirror arrangements mounted on vehicle exterior
B60R 1/078 - Rear-view mirror arrangements mounted on vehicle exterior easily removableRear-view mirror arrangements mounted on vehicle exterior mounted for bodily outward movement, e.g. when towing
A mirror replacement system for a vehicle includes an image capture unit, a supply unit, and an image reproduction unit. The image reproduction unit is adapted to be disposed in the vehicle interior in a manner viewable by the driver. The image capture unit and the supply unit are disposed in spaces, which are separated from each other and are separately sealed. Further, the image capture unit and the supply unit are each disposed separated from and outside the image reproduction unit.
B60R 1/06 - Rear-view mirror arrangements mounted on vehicle exterior
B60R 1/00 - Optical viewing arrangementsReal-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles
An external camera device for a motor vehicle prevents condensation on the camera optics by thermally coupling the optics to an air stream from the vehicle's ventilation system. The camera optics are disposed adjacent to an optical window in a camera holder that is attached to an outer surface of the motor vehicle. A flow channel guides the air stream through the camera holder. An inlet of the flow channel is connected to the ventilation system, and the flow channel is thermally coupled to the camera optics. The device is mounted onto the vehicle through a mounting surface of the camera holder. The inlet of the flow channel passes through the mounting surface. The outlet of the flow channel can either pass through the mounting surface or exit adjacent to the optical window, in which case a fluid-guide element guides the air stream from the outlet towards the optical window.
A system for capturing and displaying not directly-viewable spaces near a vehicle includes an apparatus for image capturing and an apparatus for image display. The apparatus for image capturing captures at least two arbitrary points Q and R. A ground plane is spanned by the Cartesian coordinates xv and yv, and xv lies in the vehicle middle plane. The display displays an image that includes an image Q′ of the point Q and an image R′ of the point R on a display plane spanned by the Cartesian coordinates xv′ and yv′, with xv′ lying on a reproduction of the vehicle middle plane. A projection QR, xv of the vector QR onto xv and a projection Q′R′, xv′ of a vector Q′R′ onto xv′ have the same direction, and a projection QR, yv of the vector QR onto yv and a projection Q′R′, yv′ of a vector Q′R′ onto yv′ have the same direction.
H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast
B60R 1/00 - Optical viewing arrangementsReal-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles
A novel housing for an electronic device is located in the passenger compartment of a vehicle. The housing is used to maintain the temperature of the electronic device within its operating temperature range. The housing includes air inlets and outlets through which the temperature-regulated air current from the air conditioning system of the vehicle passes. The temperature-regulated air currents from the air conditioning system that are used to maintain a comfortable temperature in the passenger compartment are also used to regulate the temperature of the electronic device. Thus, the housing allows the temperature of the electronic device to be regulated exclusively using the air current from the air conditioning system. The air duct from the air conditioning system can be connected directly to the housing or can end a distance from the housing so that the air current from the duct is directed to strike the outside of the housing.
A fastening system for add-on parts to vehicles allows the add-on parts to be easily installed and removed. The fastening system includes a connection part that lies against the vehicle and the add-on part, which includes a base. The connection part is designed as a profiled element whose outer surface corresponds to the outer surface of a prism having a cross section of a regular polygon with at least one interior angle deviating from 90°. The base has a trapezoidal groove with opposing surfaces on opposing sides of a base surface that are arranged at an angle from each other. The two opposing surfaces lie flush with wiggle-free engagement against two lateral surfaces of the connection part. A hole extends through the base symmetrically with respect to the groove. A connecting element is inserted through an opening in the base and engages in a receptacle of the connection part.
A47F 7/14 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials for pictures, e.g. in combination with books or seed-bags
B23K 35/02 - Rods, electrodes, materials, or media, for use in soldering, welding, or cutting characterised by mechanical features, e.g. shape
B23K 11/00 - Resistance weldingSevering by resistance heating
F16B 17/00 - Fastening means without screw-thread for connecting constructional elements or machine parts by a part of or on one member entering a hole in the other
F16B 37/06 - Devices for fastening nuts to surfaces, e.g. sheets, plates by means of welding or riveting
F16B 5/02 - Joining sheets or plates to one another or to strips or bars parallel to them by means of fastening members using screw-thread
B23K 31/02 - Processes relevant to this subclass, specially adapted for particular articles or purposes, but not covered by any single one of main groups relating to soldering or welding
B60R 1/06 - Rear-view mirror arrangements mounted on vehicle exterior
B60R 1/00 - Optical viewing arrangementsReal-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles
58.
Modular monitor enclosed in a housing with a novel rear panel
A monitor has a rear panel formed by injection molding plastic around a metal cooling element. The monitor includes a display panel, control electronics, a module support, and a monitor housing. The housing includes a front frame, the cooling element and a rear panel frame. The cooling element has cooling ducts formed between cooling fins. The rear housing panel frame has fin extensions that extend the fins of the cooling element into the rear housing panel frame. The display panel attaches to one side of the module support, while the control electronics attach to the other side. The front frame and the rear panel frame screw together, and the display panel and control electronics are clamped between the front frame and the rear panel frame. The monitor can be attached to a vehicle by slipping a retaining member into a T-shaped duct formed between two fins on the cooling element.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
20 - Furniture and decorative products
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
Goods & Services
Actuating motors. Scientific, surveying, electric, photographic,
cinematographic, optical, electric weighing, measuring,
signalling, checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching
apparatus and instruments, where contained in this class, in
particular adjusting switches, line-detection control (lane
detection), distance meters, devices for distance warning,
apparatus for object recognition, apparatus for temperature
detection, apparatus for receiving radio, GPS and wireless
signals, cameras and systems composed of these, image
display devices, warning signal display devices,
electro-mechanical fold-in devices for mirrors being an
integral part of outside attached rear-view mirrors; devices
for recording, transmission and reproduction of sound and
image; magnetic data carriers, data processing devices and
computers; electric, electronic, mechanical and optical
display, monitoring, warning and roundabout view devices for
land vehicles; electronic measuring and warning apparatus,
namely parking sensors; electronic anti-theft devices;
electric and electronic locking systems for vehicles;
distance sensors for land vehicles; optical mirrors,
electronic camera systems including image display devices;
device for optical detection of obstacles to the front,
laterally, and to the rear of the vehicle as well as devices
consisting of electronic measuring, warning and image
detection apparatus for the detection of obstacles to the
front, laterally, and to the rear of the vehicle; optical
monitoring means for vehicles, in particular theft and
passenger cabin monitoring means; electronic immobilizer
systems for vehicles; electric and electronical locking
systems for vehicles. Rearview mirrors and systems consisting thereof for vehicles
(also utility vehicles); mechanical anti-theft devices for
vehicles. Mirrors; mounts for mirrors. Assembly works. Glass processing (included in this class), processing of
parts of mirrors, in particular cutting to size, grinding,
bending, coating, sealing, engraving, etching, laser
engraving; plastics processing, in particular spray-coating
of housing, mount parts and embellishments; foaming and
processing of housing parts, mirror-plating and coating as
well as sealing of plastics parts; metal processing, in
particular cutting to size, laser-processing, drilling,
crimping, bending of mirror holding arms as well as milling,
eroding molds for plastics and glass processing.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
20 - Furniture and decorative products
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
Goods & Services
Scientific, surveying, electric, photographic,
cinematographic, optical, electric weighing, measuring,
signalling, checking (supervision), rescue and teaching
apparatus and instruments, where contained in this class, in
particular adjusting switches, line-detection control (lane
detection), distance meters, devices for distance warning,
apparatus for object recognition, apparatus for temperature
detection, apparatus for receiving radio, GPS and wireless
signals, cameras and systems composed of these, image
display devices, warning signal display devices, electric
actuating motors, adapted fold-in devices (included in this
class); devices for recording, transmission and reproduction
of sound and image; magnetic data carriers, data processing
devices and computers; electric, electronic, mechanical and
optical display, monitoring, warning and roundabout view
devices for land vehicles; electronic measuring and warning
apparatus, namely parking sensors; electronic anti-theft
devices; electronic locking systems for vehicles; distance
sensors for land vehicles; optical mirrors, electronic
cameras and systems composed of these including image
display devices; device for optical detection of obstacles
to the front, laterally, and to the rear of the vehicle as
well as devices consisting of electronic measuring, warning
and image capture apparatus for the detection of obstacles
to the front, laterally, and to the rear of the vehicle;
optical monitoring means for vehicles, in particular theft
and passenger cabin monitoring means; electronic immobilizer
for vehicles; electric and electronic locking systems for
vehicles. Rearview mirrors and systems consisting thereof for vehicles
(also utility vehicles); mechanical anti-theft devices for
vehicles. Mirrors; mounts for mirrors. Assembly works. Glass processing (included in this class), processing of
parts of mirrors, in particular cutting to size, grinding,
bending, coating, sealing, engraving, etching, laser
engraving; plastics processing, in particular spray-coating
and injection molding of housing, mount parts and
accessories; foaming and processing of housing parts,
mirror-plating and coating as well as sealing of plastics
parts; metal processing, in particular cutting to size,
laser-processing, drilling, crimping, bending of mirror
holding arms as well as milling, eroding molds for plastics
and glass processing.
61.
METHOD AND DEVICE FOR SALT SPRAY TESTING AUTOMOBILE PARTS IN PARTICULAR
The invention relates to a device and a method by means of which the corrosion of components that are used on automobiles in particular is described and reproduced better than in the prior art. In particular, the method is characterized in that the component is additionally electrically connected to a (simulated) vehicle mass and a (simulated) battery voltage in a substantially known corrosion test such as a salt spray test such that electrochemical corrosion processes can also be induced in addition to the processes that usually occur during the salt spray test. Correspondingly, the device has electric connections in order to be able to reproduce the electric situation in the assembled state. In this manner, damage patterns can be generated that substantially match the damage patterns known from field complaints.
Described is a clutch device (90) for transmitting rotational energy between a drive input and a drive output, in particular between an electric actuating unit (58) and an actuating element (56) of an adjustable motor vehicle exterior mirror. Here, the clutch device (90) permits a transmission of a load torque MR from the electric actuating unit (58) to the actuating element (56) in both directions, and in the event of an overload torque greater than a predefined threshold torque Mk, automatically permits a relative rotation between the electric actuating unit (58) and the actuating element (56). Furthermore, the clutch device (90) is designed such that, in the event of a torque direction reversal, no load torque is transmitted over a predetermined free travel angle φ.
B60R 1/078 - Rear-view mirror arrangements mounted on vehicle exterior easily removableRear-view mirror arrangements mounted on vehicle exterior mounted for bodily outward movement, e.g. when towing
F16D 7/10 - Slip couplings, e.g. slipping on overload, for absorbing shock of the ratchet type with intermediate balls or rollers moving radially between engagement and disengagement
63.
LENGTH-ADJUSTABLE EXTERIOR MIRROR ADJUSTMENT MEANS
Disclosed is an exterior mirror arrangement (2) for motor vehicles, in particular utility vehicles, which has a holder (4) mounted on the vehicle, a housing (6) which is fastened, preferably latchably articulatedly connected, to said holder, and a holding bracket (8), which is displaceably received in the housing (6), for a vehicle exterior mirror. Here, the housing (6) has a housing portion (10) which is formed in one piece from plastic and which alone guides the holding bracket (8).
B60R 1/078 - Rear-view mirror arrangements mounted on vehicle exterior easily removableRear-view mirror arrangements mounted on vehicle exterior mounted for bodily outward movement, e.g. when towing
B60R 1/06 - Rear-view mirror arrangements mounted on vehicle exterior
B60R 1/066 - Rear-view mirror arrangements mounted on vehicle exterior with remote control for adjusting position by manually powered actuator for adjusting the mirror relative to its housing
B60R 1/072 - Rear-view mirror arrangements mounted on vehicle exterior with remote control for adjusting position by electrically powered actuator for adjusting the mirror relative to its housing
64.
MONITORING THE CLOSE VICINITY AROUND A COMMERCIAL VEHICLE
The invention relates to an electronic viewing system for recording and displaying a partial space U of the space in the vicinity of a commercial vehicle that is not directly visible, comprising: a device for image recording, consisting of at least one unit for recording a space U and a device disposed in the interior of the vehicle for image display for displaying an image of the space U, consisting of at least one unit for image display, the device for image recording having a point quantity P ∈ U, including two arbitrary points Q and R, and the point quantity P resulting from the intersection of the floor plane 4 with the partial space U, and the plane 4 running through the Cartesian coordinates xy 7 and yv 6, and xv 7 lying within the center plane 11 of the vehicle, wherein the device for image display displays an image P' of the point quantity P in a plane 22, including the image Q' of the point Q and the image R' of the point R, and the plane 22 running through the Cartesian coordinates xv' 15 and yv' 1, xv' 15 lying in the image of the center plane 12 of the vehicle, characterized in that the projection QR,xv 18 of the vector QR 16 onto xv 7 and the projection Q'R',xv' 20 of the vector Q'R' 17 onto xv' 15 have the same direction, and that the projection QR,yv 19 of the vector QR 16 onto yv 6 and the projection Q'R',yv' 21 of the vector Q'R' 17 onto yv' 14 have the same direction.
H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast
B60R 1/00 - Optical viewing arrangementsReal-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles
G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
20 - Furniture and decorative products
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
Goods & Services
Actuating motors. Scientific, surveying, electric, photographic,
cinematographic, optical, electric weighing, measuring,
signalling, checking (supervision), rescue and teaching
apparatus and instruments, where contained in this class, in
particular adjusting switches, line detection control (lane
detection), distance meters, devices for distance warning,
apparatus for object recognition, apparatus for temperature
detection, apparatus for receiving radio, GPS and wireless
signals, camera systems, image display devices, warning
signal display devices, electro-mechanical fold-in devices
for mirrors being an integral part of outside attached
rear-view mirrors; devices for recording, transmission and
reproduction of sound and image; magnetic data carriers,
data processing devices and computers; electric, electronic,
mechanical and optical display, monitoring, warning and
roundabout view devices for land vehicles; electronic
measuring and warning apparatus, namely parking sensors;
electronic anti-theft devices; electronic locking systems
for vehicles; distance sensors for land vehicles; optical
mirrors, electronic camera systems including image display
devices; device for optical detection of obstacles to the
front, laterally, and to the rear of the vehicle as well as
devices consisting of electronic measuring, warning and
image detection apparatus for the detection of obstacles to
the front, laterally, and to the rear of the vehicle;
optical monitoring means for vehicles, in particular theft
and passenger cabin monitoring means; electronic immobilizer
system for vehicles; electric and electronic locking systems
for vehicles. Rearview mirrors and systems consisting thereof for vehicles
(also utility vehicles); mechanical anti-theft devices for
vehicles. Mirrors; mounts for mirrors. Assembly works. Glass processing, processing of parts of mirrors, in
particular cutting to size, grinding, bending, coating,
sealing, engraving, etching, laser engraving; plastics
processing, in particular spray coating of housing, mount
parts and accessories; foaming and processing of housing
parts, mirror plating and coating as well as sealing of
plastics parts; metal processing, in particular cutting to
size, laser processing, drilling, crimping, bending of
mirror holding arms as well as milling, eroding molds for
plastics and glass processing.
66.
Display device for visually-depicting fields of view of a commercial vehicle
A display device for visually depicting legally-prescribed fields of view of a commercial vehicle in a driver's cab of the commercial vehicle includes at least one display unit. The display device permanently and in real time displays at least two fields of view, which are legally-prescribed to be permanently displayed during operation of the vehicle, on the display unit in the driver's cab in a common image.
B60Q 1/00 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor
B60R 1/00 - Optical viewing arrangementsReal-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles
67.
System for the connection of two components, retaining member for said system, and mirror assembly for automotive vehicles equipped with said system
A mirror assembly system for use in automotive vehicles is provided. In one embodiment of the presented invention, a first connecting member has the form of a tubular flange member, with a first contact surface and a first groove being provided inside the flange member. A second connecting member is adapted to be introduced with play into the tubular flange member, with the second connecting member comprising a base body. On the base body a first retaining boss for engagement in the first groove and a guide surface arranged behind the retaining boss are provided, with the guide surface being associated to the first contact surface. A clamping device passes through the flange member and, when actuated, presses against a first pressure surface on the base body so that the inclined guide surface presses against the first contact surface, to thus jam the mounting member inside the flange member.
B60R 1/00 - Optical viewing arrangementsReal-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles
A mirror arrangement, in particular a rear-view mirror arrangement for motor vehicles comprises a mirror head which supports at least one mirror plate and is fastened releasably to a supporting structure, wherein the mirror head has at least one depression (38) which is formed in a complementary manner to the supporting structure, is inserted into the supporting structure or into a subsection (10) thereof and is fixed by means of a fastening device (14). Mutually assigned latching surfaces are formed in the at least one depression (38) and on a complementary assigned surface section of the supporting structure, and the fastening device (14) is designed as an elastic component (26) which prestresses the two latching surfaces into a latching position. In this case, the latching surface (16) on the supporting structure side can be formed particularly preferably on a latching component (18) which is separate from the supporting structure, is at least partially matched to the surface contour of said supporting structure and is fixed in position in relation to the supporting structure in the circumferential and axial directions thereof.
The invention relates to a fastening system for add-on parts on vehicles that allows add-on parts (5) on vehicles (1) to be easily installed and removed. The invention further relates to a vehicle (1) provided with such a fastening system. The fastening system comprises a connection part (2), which lies against the vehicle (1), and a base (3), which is connected to the add-on part (5). The connection part (2) is designed as a profiled element, the outer surface (2h) of the exterior of which corresponds at least in some sections to the outer surface of a prism having the base of a regular polygon having at least one interior angle deviating from 90°. The base (3) comprises a trapezoidal groove (3a) having leg surfaces (3d, 3e) that are arranged at an angle from each other and that are connected to each other by a base surface (3f). The two leg surfaces (3d, 3e) lie flush against two lateral surfaces (2d, 2e) of the connection part (2) that are not directly adjacent to each other. A hole (3b) extends through the base (3) symmetrically with respect to the groove (3a) and centrally through the base surface (3f). The connection part (2) has a receptacle (2g), in which a connecting element (4) engages, wherein said connecting element is inserted through an opening (3b) in the base (3).
B23K 31/02 - Processes relevant to this subclass, specially adapted for particular articles or purposes, but not covered by any single one of main groups relating to soldering or welding
B23K 35/02 - Rods, electrodes, materials, or media, for use in soldering, welding, or cutting characterised by mechanical features, e.g. shape
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
20 - Furniture and decorative products
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
Goods & Services
Scientific apparatus and instruments, namely, surveillance, electric, photographic, cinematographic cameras, optic lenses, computer hardware, computer interface boards, computer monitors, computer peripherals; computer programs for use in controlling vehicle accessories, namely, software for controlling vehicle turn signals, warning lights, distance detecting sensors, adjustable mirrors, cruise controls for vehicles, emergency warning lights, event recorders; apparatus for monitoring vehicle and object locations and vehicular traffic, namely, fiber optic light and image conduits, fiber optic lasers for measuring distances relative to vehicles in traffic, motion picture cameras, motion sensor switches, optical scanners, radar detectors, proximity sensors, proximity warning alarms, video cameras, video recorders, video monitors, electronic anti-theft detectors, electronic vehicle locks; apparatus and instruments for receiving radio and GPS signals, namely, antennas, cameras, image display monitors, warning signal displays, audible alarms, recorders, transmitters; blank magnetic data carriers, data processors and computers Vehicle rear view mirrors having information displays; vehicle rear view mirrors having signaling lights; vehicle rear view mirrors having camera systems; and mechanical anti-theft devices for vehicles Mirrors, frames and housings for mirrors [ Automotive conversion services, namely, installing specialty automotive equipment ] [ Glass processing, processing of parts of mirrors, in particular cutting, grinding, bending, coating, sealing, engraving, etching, laser engraving; plastics processing; die casting of housings, fixture and ornamental parts; forming and processing of housing parts, metalizing and coating and sealing of plastics parts; metal processing, in particular cutting, lasering, drilling, quenching, bending of mirror brackets, and milling and eroding of molds for plastics and glass processing ]
71.
DEVICE FOR MONITORING THE ENVIRONMENT OF VEHICLES, MOTOR VEHICLE HAVING SAME, AND METHOD FOR THE OPERATING THEREOF
The invention relates to a device for monitoring the environment of vehicles having at least one first and one second monitoring unit (16, 18) outputting display signals to a control unit (12). A monitor unit (4) connected to the control unit (12) is able to represent the display signals from the monitoring units (16, 18) in a split-screen method in at least two sections (6, 8). The control unit (12) is connected to a motion state signal line (40), such that said device displays the at least two display signals from the monitoring units (16, 18) in a split-screen method on the monitor unit (4) as a function of the state of motion of the vehicle.
The invention relates to an articulated connection (3), in particular for connecting in an articulated manner an external mirror to a motor vehicle having a joint base (10) and an articulated arm (30) connected in a swiveling manner to the joint base (10) by means of an automatically torque-switching safety coupling (90). According to the invention, the articulated arm (30) is divided into a coupling-side, inner articulated arm part (40) and a coupling-distant, outer articulated arm part (50), wherein the inner articulated arm part (40) is connected in a swiveling manner to the joint base (10) by means of the safety coupling (90) and the outer articulated arm part (50) is connected in a swiveling manner to the inner articulated arm part (40) and can be swiveled relative to the inner articulated arm part (40) by means of a swivel drive (100).
The invention relates to a mirror holder (4, 6) for a vehicle mirror (8) having a first and a second connection component (10, 12) that are connected around a rotation axis (A) to one another in a rotating manner, wherein the first connection component (10) has a bolt (14) comprising a mantel surface (18) that is rotation-symmetrical with regard to the rotation axis (A), the second connection component (12) has a sleeve (16) enclosing the bolt (14) having an inner mantel surface (24) that is formed in a manner complementary to the rotation-symmetrical mantel surface (18) and bolt (14) or sleeve (16) has at least one engagement element (20) that engages in a holder element (22) that is formed in a complementary manner in the sleeve (16) or bolt (14) and blocks a shifting of the two connection components (10, 12) in the direction of the rotation axis (A).
The invention relates to a mirror assembly for vehicles comprising a plurality of glass units (24, 32, 12, 14, 20, 22), spatially separated from one another, wherein one glass unit (24, 32) comprises mirror glass (30, 34) and a frame (28, 36) surrounding said mirror glass (30, 34) and one of the glass units (24, 32) has a permanent visual marking (38, 40).
The invention relates to a rear view mirror arrangement for vehicles, comprising an adjusting unit (200) comprising a base (230) that can be attached to the vehicle by means of an attaching unit (400), and comprising a platform (210) that can be pivoted relative to the base (230) about at least one axis; a mirror carrier plate (120) having a front and a rear side (122, 124), the rear side (124) of the mirror carrier plate (120) being attached to the platform (210); a mirror pane (110) attached on the rear side (122) of the mirror carrier plate (120); and a housing (300) comprising an opening (302) through which the base (230) extends outward, characterized in that the housing (300) is attached to the mirror carrier plate (120).
B60R 1/06 - Rear-view mirror arrangements mounted on vehicle exterior
77.
RETENTION HINGE COMPONENT, IN PARTICULAR FOR MAINTAINING AN EXTERNAL REARVIEW MIRROR OF A UTILITY VEHICLE AND EXTERNAL REARVIEW MIRROR FOR A UTILITY VEHICLE COMPRISING SAID TYPE OF RETENTION HINGE COMPONENT
The invention relates to a retention hinge component, the overall height thereof being smaller in the direction of the retention hinge axis (13). The invention also relates to an external rearview mirror comprising said type of retention hinge component provided with a first and a second retention arm (4, 6) which are connected together in a pivotable manner by a hinge axis component (8, 10, 12). The first retention arm comprises a first and a second retention arm part (14, 18), the joining surfaces (24, 26) being assembled in a complementary manner thus allowing forces to be transmitted in a uniform manner from one retention arm to the second retention arm via the hinge axis component. A sandwich structure is produced by the two-part first retention arm, which enables, counter to the two-part retention arm cited in EP 527 455 B1 or in GB 658 679 A, force to be transferred from the retention axis component to the first retention arm via its entire surface associated with each other. Force is applied from both maintaining parts to the remaining part of both retention arm parts. As a result, forces applied to the motor vehicle external rearview mirrors are transferred in a safe manner due to the overall height of the retention hinge component being essentially reduced.
The invention relates to a mirror element comprising a mirror plate (6) and a mirror support (4). Said mirror plate is placed on the circumference on the mirror support by holding means. Said mirror element is characterised in that the holding means which are in the form of elastically deformable holding clips (22) are arranged on the sides of the mirror support (4) which engage the mirror plate (6) on the peripheral edge and fix it in place on the mirror support such that it can be removed in a non-destructive manner. One part of the peripheral extension of the mirror plate (6) can be inserted into a groove (28) formed on the mirror support and the remaining part of the peripheral extension of the mirror plate is fixed in place by the holding clips (22).
The invention relates to a mirror holder for securing a mirror (100) to a vehicle, said mirror holder comprising a mirror base (200) that can be secured to the vehicle and a mirror arm (300) which is joined to the base of the mirror (200) by a rotary joint (400). Said rotary joint (400) comprises a support (210) which is arranged in the base of the mirror (200), a counter support which is arranged in the mirror arm (300) and an axis component (500). Said axis component (500) is secured to the base of the mirror (200) and to the mirror arm (300). Said mirror holder is characterised by virtue of the fact that the axis component (500) is secured to the mirror arm (300) or to the base of the mirror (200) in the form of a bayonet coupling.
Disclosed is a low-glare mirror plate, a rear-view mirror with this type of mirror plate, and a method for the production of this type of mirror plate which makes available a reasonable compromise between reduced glare during the day and the night. By the combination of a layer (4) made of niobium oxide (Nb2O5) applied to the transparent substrate (2), a color-giving layer (6) made of silicon nitride (Si3N4) applied to the niobium oxide layer, and a chromium layer (8) as the mirror layer, a sufficiently reduced glare is achieved during the day and night, and also the bluish color of the mirror plate is very homogeneous over the entire surface of the mirror plate.
C03C 17/36 - Surface treatment of glass, e.g. of devitrified glass, not in the form of fibres or filaments, by coating with at least two coatings having different compositions at least one coating being a metal
C03C 17/42 - Surface treatment of glass, e.g. of devitrified glass, not in the form of fibres or filaments, by coating with at least two coatings having different compositions at least one coating of an organic material and at least one non-metal coating
C23C 14/06 - Coating by vacuum evaporation, by sputtering or by ion implantation of the coating forming material characterised by the coating material
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
20 - Furniture and decorative products
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
Goods & Services
Scientific, surveying, electric, photographic,
cinematographic, optical, life-saving and teaching apparatus
and instruments; electric weighing, measuring, signalling,
checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus
and instruments, as far as included in this class, in
particular adjusting switches, line detection controls,
distance meters, devices for distance warning, apparatus for
object detection, apparatus for temperature detection,
apparatus for receiving radio and GPS signals, camera
systems, image display devices, warning signal display
devices, adjusting motors, folding devices; apparatus for
recording, transmission and reproduction of sound and
images; magnetic data carriers, data processing equipment
and computers; electric, electronic, mechanical and optical
display, supervision, warning and circumferential visibility
apparatus for land vehicles; electronic measuring and
warning apparatus, namely "so-called parking pilots";
electronic anti-theft devices; electronic locking systems
for vehicles; distance sensors for land vehicles; optical
mirrors for vehicles, electronic camera systems with image
display devices for vehicles; devices for optical detection
of obstacles in front of, at the side of and behind the
vehicle, and devices consisting of electronic measuring,
warning and image detecting apparatus for detecting
obstacles in front of, at the side of and behind the
vehicle; optical monitoring devices for vehicles, in
particular anti-theft and interior space supervising
devices; electronic immobilizer systems for vehicles. Rear mirrors and systems consisting thereof for vehicles
(also utility vehicles); mechanical anti-theft devices for
vehicles. Mirrors; fixtures for mirrors. Assembly works. Glass processing, processing of parts of mirrors, in
particular cutting, grinding, bending, coating, sealing,
engraving, etching, laser engraving; plastics processing, in
particular die casting of housing, fixture and ornamental
parts; foaming and processing of housing parts, metallizing
and coating as well as sealing of plastics parts; metal
processing, in particular cutting, lasering, drilling,
quenching, bending of mirror brackets as well as milling,
eroding of molds for plastics and glass processing.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
20 - Furniture and decorative products
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
Goods & Services
Scientific, surveying, electric, photographic,
cinematographic, optical, life-saving and teaching apparatus
and instruments; electric weighing, measuring, signalling,
checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus
and instruments, as far as included in this class, in
particular adjusting switches, line detection controls,
distance meters, devices for distance warning, apparatus for
object detection, apparatus for temperature detection,
apparatus for receiving radio and GPS signals, camera
systems, image display devices, warning signal display
devices, adjusting motors, folding devices; apparatus for
recording, transmission and reproduction of sound and
images; magnetic data carriers, data processing equipment
and computers; electric, electronic, mechanical and optical
display, supervision, warning and circumferential visibility
apparatus for land vehicles; electronic measuring and
warning apparatus, namely "so-called parking pilots";
electronic anti-theft devices; electronic locking systems
for vehicles; distance sensors for land vehicles; optical
mirrors for vehicles, electronic camera systems with image
display devices for vehicles; devices for optical detection
of obstacles in front of, at the side of and behind the
vehicle, and devices consisting of electronic measuring,
warning and image detecting apparatus for detecting
obstacles in front of, at the side of and behind the
vehicle; optical monitoring devices for vehicles, in
particular anti-theft and interior space supervising
devices; electronic immobilizer systems for vehicles. Rear mirrors and systems consisting thereof for vehicles
(also utility vehicles); mechanical anti-theft devices for
vehicles. Mirrors; fixtures for mirrors. Assembly works. Glass processing, processing of parts of mirrors, in
particular cutting, grinding, bending, coating, sealing,
engraving, etching, laser engraving; plastics processing, in
particular die casting of housing, fixture and ornamental
parts; foaming and processing of housing parts, metallizing
and coating as well as sealing of plastics parts; metal
processing, in particular cutting, lasering, drilling,
quenching, bending of mirror brackets as well as milling,
eroding of molds for plastics and glass processing.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
20 - Furniture and decorative products
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
Goods & Services
Scientific apparatus and instruments, namely, surveillance, electric, photographic, cinematographic cameras, and lens for camera optics, [ computer hardware, computer interface boards, computer monitors, computer peripherals; ] computer programs for use in controlling vehicle accessories, namely, software for controlling vehicle turn signals, warning lights, distance detecting sensors, adjustable mirrors, cruise controls for vehicles, emergency warning lights, event recorders; apparatus for monitoring vehicle and object locations and vehicular traffic, namely, fiber optic light and image conduits and cables, fiber optic lasers for measuring distances relative to vehicles in traffic, motion picture cameras, motion sensor switches, optical scanners, radar detectors, proximity sensors, proximity warning alarms used to detect oncoming vehicles comprised of electric alarms and proximity sensors, video cameras, video recorders, video monitors, electronic anti-theft detectors, electronic vehicle locks, laser detectors for detecting obstacles in front of, at the side of and behind the vehicle; apparatus and instruments for receiving infrared radio and GPS signals, namely, antennas, cameras, image display monitors, warning signal displays in the form of lights or audio signals, audible burglar alarms, electronic recorders, transmitters; blank magnetic data carriers, data processors and computers carried onboard vehicles Rear view mirrors for vehicles and mechanical anti-theft devices for vehicles mirrors and mirror frames [ glass processing, processing of parts of mirrors, namely, cutting, grinding, bending, coating, sealing, engraving, etching, laser engraving; plastics processing; die casting of housings, fixture and ornamental parts; forming and processing of housing parts, metalizing and coating and sealing of plastics parts; metal processing, namely, cutting, lasering, drilling, quenching, bending of mirror brackets, and milling and eroding of molds for plastics and glass processing ]
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
20 - Furniture and decorative products
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
Goods & Services
Scientific, surveying, electric, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; magnetic data carriers, data processing equipment and computers, in particular display, monitoring, warning and panoramic view apparatus for land vehicles; parking pilots; sensors for registering obstacles in front of, to the side of, and behind the vehicle; optical monitoring devices for vehicles; distance sensors for land vehicles. Rearview mirror systems for vehicles, in particular utility vehicles; anti-theft devices for vehicles, vehicle-immobilising devices for vehicles, locking systems for vehicles. Mirrors; mirror holders. Glass working, processing of mirror parts, processing of plastics; metalworking; custom assembly services, for others.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
20 - Furniture and decorative products
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
Goods & Services
Scientific, surveying, electric, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; magnetic data carriers, data processing equipment and computers, in particular display, monitoring, warning and panoramic view apparatus for land vehicles; parking pilots; sensors for registering obstacles before, to the side of, and behind the vehicle; optical monitoring devices for vehicles; distant sensors for land vehicles. Rear-view mirror systems for vehicles, in particular utility vehicles; anti-theft devices for vehicles, vehicle-immobilising devices for vehicles, locking systems for vehicles. Mirrors; mirror holders. Glass working, processing mirror parts, processing of plastics; metalworking; custom assembly services, for others.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
Goods & Services
Electric apparatus and instruments, namely cables and electric components for camera monitoring systems for vehicles; optical apparatus and instruments, namely cameras for vehicles; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images, namely camera monitoring systems; data processing equipment, namely camera monitoring systems and display, monitoring, warning and panoramic view apparatus for land vehicles; parking pilots; sensors for registering obstacles before, to the side of, and behind the vehicle; optical monitoring devices for vehicles; distant sensors for land vehicles. Rear-view mirror systems for vehicles, in particular utility vehicles.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
Goods & Services
Electric apparatus and instruments, namely cables and components for camera monitoring systems for vehicles; optical apparatus and instruments, namely cameras for vehicles; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images, namely camera monitoring systems; data processing equipment, namely camera monitoring systems and display, monitoring, warning and panoramic view apparatus for land vehicles; parking pilots; sensors for registering obstacles before, to the side of, and behind the vehicle; optical monitoring devices for vehicles; distant sensors for land vehicles. Rear-view mirror systems for vehicles, in particular utility vehicles.
